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EDCURRIC 709A

: Reading Recovery: Individual Inquiry
2022 Semester One (1223)
Students engage in advanced study of theory and research related to optimising Reading Recovery's effectiveness. A critical understanding of Literacy Processing theory and Reading Recovery principles and practices is integral to support teachers in effectively working with children having difficulty with literacy learning. A practicum component involving daily teaching of four six-year-old children forming case studies for analysis is required.
Subject: Education Curriculum Studies
Prerequisite: Departmental consent To complete this course students must enrol in EDCURRIC 709 A and B
427

EDCURRIC 712A

: Reading Recovery: Design, Implementation and Research
2022 Semester One (1223)
Critical analysis of issues and research related to the design and implementation of an effective early literacy intervention in an education system is central to this course. Particular emphasis is on facilitating the professional development and learning of Reading Recovery teachers. Students observe and work with teachers at Reading Recovery centres during the year-long Reading Recovery teacher training.
Subject: Education Curriculum Studies
Prerequisite: Departmental consent To complete this course students must enrol in EDCURRIC 712 A and B
428

EDCURRIC 720

: Teaching with Digital Pedagogies
2022 Semester One (1223)
A critical examination of the research and practice in using digital technologies to transform classroom pedagogy and enhance students' learning experiences. Building on prior knowledge and using the knowledge and skills developed in the course, students will identify a focus of their choosing to test concepts of usage, and evaluate new instructional designs for using digital technologies in classrooms.
Subject: Education Curriculum Studies
To complete this course students must enrol in EDCURRIC 720
429

EDCURRIC 721

: Special Topic: Mental Health and Wellbeing in Schools
2022 Semester One (1223)
How do we ensure that schools are wellbeing and mana-enhancing for children and youth? This course is an advanced examination of the theory and practice of mental health education, wellbeing and hauora in education settings. Emphasis will be placed on developing a substantive and integrated knowledge base, which can be applied to schools and other educational settings in practice.
Subject: Education Curriculum Studies
No pre-requisites or restrictions
430

EDCURRIC 722

: Teacher Leadership for Learning Equity
2022 Semester One (1223)
Extends teachers’ collaborative and innovative leadership in a curricular area of expertise to optimise learning equity for all students, with priority for Māori, Pacific and migrant children and youth, and those with special needs. Participants will facilitate a teaching initiative with colleagues using inclusive, linguistically and culturally sustaining pedagogies within a selected curriculum area/strand in schools or early childhood centres.
Subject: Education Curriculum Studies
Restriction: EDCURRIC 718
431

EDCURRIC 728

: Special Topic: Current Issues: Sport, Health, Physical Education
2022 Semester One (1223)
How do we address the challenges and opportunities facing teachers, leaders and practitioners in sport, health and physical education? This course critically examines current issues across these fields of practice from a range of perspectives. Students will undertake an investigation of specific issues relevant to their contexts.
Subject: Education Curriculum Studies
To complete this course students must enrol in EDCURRIC 728 A and B, or EDCURRIC 728
432

EDCURRIC 740

: Accelerate Learning in a Digital World
2022 Semester Two (1225)
A critical examination and application of current theory, research and practice involving the acceleration of students’ learning using digital technologies. Students will undertake an independent critical evaluation of the development, implementation and impact of a digital tool they have designed to accelerate students’ learning.
Subject: Education Curriculum Studies
To complete this course students must enrol in EDCURRIC 740 A and B, or EDCURRIC 740
433

EDCURRIC 760

: Making a Difference – Mathematics and Statistics
2022 Semester Two (1225)
A practice-focused examination of teaching and learning in mathematics and statistics primary and intermediate level, using evidence-based evaluative inquiry to explore the teaching and learning of key mathematical and statistical concepts. Includes critical examination of pedagogies in mathematics and statistics and research into the learning of key concepts in mathematics and statistics.
Subject: Education Curriculum Studies
No pre-requisites or restrictions
434

EDPROF 702

: The Twenty-first Century Classroom/Centre
2022 Semester One (1223)
Examines the opportunities and challenges of teaching and learning in twenty-first century classrooms and centres. Addresses superdiversity that is increasingly characteristic of schools and centres, the impact and use of digital pedagogies, innovative learning environments and formal inquiry-based teaching practices. Draws on world leading research and development work carried out with teachers in authentic learning contexts and considers, in particular, the question of what works best for whom and in what circumstances?
Subject: Education Professional
No pre-requisites or restrictions
435

EDPROF 704

: Advanced Study of Education Practice
2022 Semester Two (1225)
Students will undertake an advanced study of contemporary issues, innovations, or curriculum and pedagogical advancement relating to educational practice. This will involve independent work demonstrating application of highly specialised knowledge that is at the forefront of contemporary education practice.
Subject: Education Professional
Prerequisite: 60 points from the Master of Education Practice Schedule with a GPA of 5.0 or higher
436

EDPROF 704

: Advanced Study of Education Practice
2022 Semester One (1223)
Students will undertake an advanced study of contemporary issues, innovations, or curriculum and pedagogical advancement relating to educational practice. This will involve independent work demonstrating application of highly specialised knowledge that is at the forefront of contemporary education practice.
Subject: Education Professional
Prerequisite: 60 points from the Master of Education Practice Schedule with a GPA of 5.0 or higher
437

EDPROF 705A

: Language Learning Needs
2022 Semester One (1223)
Investigates strategies to identify, analyse and respond to additional language learning needs of learners from early childhood to secondary settings. Acknowledges the role of first/heritage languages and culture, and philosophies of empowerment. Examines pedagogical frameworks for planning effective language and content integrated teaching. Students review, trial and modify tasks and learning sequences for specific teaching contexts.
Subject: Education Professional
Restriction: EDPROFST 227, 372 To complete this course students must enrol in EDPROF 705 A and B, or EDPROF 705
438

EDPROF 706

: The Psychology of Teaching
2022 Summer School (1220)
Critically examines and evaluates contemporary psychological theories of learning and teaching and how these can be applied to professional practice.
Subject: Education Professional
No pre-requisites or restrictions
439

EDPROF 709

: Early Childhood Leadership
2022 Semester Two (1225)
A practice-focused course that introduces leadership theory and research in order to examine leadership beliefs and attitudes. Will explore leadership in diverse early childhood services using problem-based methodology. Will develop and strengthen leadership practices to improve outcomes for children, families and whānau.
Subject: Education Professional
No pre-requisites or restrictions
440

EDPROF 722A

: Language Focused Curriculum
2022 Semester One (1223)
Examines Second Language Acquisition/learning processes. Investigates models and principles of course design as they relate to devising language and content programmes. Applies a functional-grammar approach to the context of language learning in the curriculum. Focuses on ways of implementing and sustaining language-focused content teaching in diverse educational settings. Discusses the relationship between culture, power, language, language policy and curriculum.
Subject: Education Professional
Prerequisite: EDPROF 705
Restriction: EDPROFST 373, 374 To complete this course students must enrol in EDPROF 722 A and B, or EDPROF 722
441

EDPROF 724

: Developing Communities of Learning
2022 Semester Two (1225)
Critically examines key theoretical concepts and processes related to networked improvement communities, with a specific focus on optimising their development as drivers of change. Emphasis is on integrating theory and practice, especially concepts of equity and collaborative practices as they relate to solving problems of practice within and across educational settings.
Subject: Education Professional
No pre-requisites or restrictions
442

EDPROF 724

: Developing Communities of Learning
2022 Semester One (1223)
Critically examines key theoretical concepts and processes related to networked improvement communities, with a specific focus on optimising their development as drivers of change. Emphasis is on integrating theory and practice, especially concepts of equity and collaborative practices as they relate to solving problems of practice within and across educational settings.
Subject: Education Professional
No pre-requisites or restrictions
443

EDPROF 725

: Issues in Mathematics Education
2022 Semester One (1223)
A critical examination of current issues relating to Mathematics and Statistics education in New Zealand and global contexts. This course explores the research literature to inform problems of practice in the teaching and learning of mathematics and statistics.
Subject: Education Professional
Restriction: EDPROFST 787
444

EDPROFM 701

: Special Topic: Te Reo in English Medium
2022 Semester Two (1225)
Critically analyse te reo Māori revitalisation strategies and theories of language planning including developing personal te reo development plans. Developing critical knowledge, skills of mātauranga, tikanga and te reo Māori, knowledge of relevant material and curricula. Critique second language acquisition theory and develop teaching approaches that support the learning and teaching of te reo Māori and tikanga in English-medium settings.
Subject: Educ Professional Studs Māori
No pre-requisites or restrictions
445

EDPROFST 700

: Literacies Education: Research and Practice
2022 Semester One (1223)
Understandings of research tools adequate for empirical study and an application of theory to literacies practices, critical analysis of how research questions are constructed and ability to situate and view educational issues and questions within major theoretical frameworks in literacies education will be developed.
Subject: Education Professional Studies
Restriction: EDCURRIC 315, 364 To complete this course students must enrol in EDPROFST 700 A and B, or EDPROFST 700
446

EDPROFST 702

: Challenges of Literacy Difficulties
2022 Semester Two (1225)
Teachers will critically examine and evaluate research and practice in literacy education, including specific intervention strategies and resources. This will include an examination of the social, cultural, economic, psychological and physiological factors that influence literacy development, including approaches to support and overcome literacy difficulties experienced by diverse learners, including Māori and Pasifika children.
Subject: Education Professional Studies
Restriction: EDCURRIC 365, 366
447

EDPROFST 705

: Literacy Theory and Practice
2022 Semester One (1223)
An advanced analysis of the theoretical perspectives of social, cultural, political and psychological issues in relation to literacies education. Aspects of theories and practices in literacies including raising the achievement of Māori and Pasifika students and students from diverse language backgrounds, and the influence of diversity and technology on literacy, will be analysed and evaluated.
Subject: Education Professional Studies
Restriction: EDPROFST 701
448

EDPROFST 706

: Language Analysis for Teachers
2022 Summer School (1220)
Provides pedagogically relevant information about the English language. Participants will learn fundamental concepts of grammar, vocabulary and the sound system of English and focus on some of the difficulties that learners, including those who are speakers of other languages, commonly experience as they learn English.
Subject: Education Professional Studies
No pre-requisites or restrictions
449

EDPROFST 707

: Children's Literature in Education
2022 Semester Two (1225)
A critical examination of children's literature theory, leading to the ability to enhance literacy and critical literacy pedagogy.
Subject: Education Professional Studies
No pre-requisites or restrictions
450

EDPROFST 714

: e-Learning in Practice
2022 Semester Two (1225)
A critical analysis of contemporary theory and applied research in educational technology.
Subject: Education Professional Studies
No pre-requisites or restrictions